Inheritance Tax (IHT) is often regarded as Britain’s most hated tax. Charged at 40% as standard, the tax comes into effect at the worst possible time while families grieve a…
In November, the Bank of England (BoE) hiked interest rates by the largest amount since 1989. The base rate has now risen eight times since December 2021, from 0.1% to…
From talking with divorce lawyers and mediators, we know that obtaining a Pension Sharing Report can be a lengthy process – potentially adding frustration and delay. From keeping our ear…
At BlueSKY, our Chartered financial planners are supported by five “technical experts” (we call them “paraplanners”). Our paraplanners have an interesting and varied set of responsibilities, including: Preparing client reports…
Money can be one of the biggest contributors towards elevated levels of stress. Worries about your finances can lead to stress and worry while, conversely, mental health issues can lead…